What is Gua Sha?

Developed in China, and rapidly taken up across Asia, Gua Sha is the practice of therapeutically bruising and roughening the skin, in order to stimulate pores and improve tone and texture.

For the face, a modified, gentler version simply involves exerting heavy, unidirectional pressure, such as you might experience from a firm massage, using a Gua Sha facial tool, and oil that is suitable for your skin type, preferences, and needs.

Best Gua Sha Facial Tools

Gua Sha facials, while briefly uncomfortable, are not painful, and many people report feeling beneficial effects in the aftermath of a Gua Sha facial. Whether there are genuine medical properties to Gua Sha or not, it is clear that massage, and the right kind of oil for your skin type and needs, is beneficial in the sense of general well-being.

Top Five Best Buys for Gua Sha Facial Tools

This is a five-piece set, with each piece being a slightly different shape, for an optimal, all-around facial experience. Made from attractive, natural rose quartz, this will look good in any home or therapy room.

Rose quartz is always a great hit with females so this would make a great gift to a friend or relative.

Pros:

Well made

Attractive to look at

Cons:

Difficult to grip

Might shatter

Value For Money?

While this is a little on the pricey side, it is a sturdy, well-made, attractive item. If you’re looking for a functional treat, this is a good option.

A bargain purchase in the home facial care market, and in terms of Gua Sha tools, this piece is attractive, thick, and durable, although it would benefit from printed instructions.

Pros:

Thick and durable

Attractive to look at

Very low price

Cons:

Would benefit from printed instructions

Value For Money?

For the price, you can’t go wrong, especially as a short internet search should provide you with suitable demonstration videos of Gua Sha, meaning the lack of printed instructions isn’t the hardship it could be.

A striking, single Gua Sha facial tool, this would be a good warm up Gua Sha stone. The company also offers a 60-day money back guarantee, helping ensure you get exactly the right equipment for you and your skin.

Pros:

60-day money back guarantee

Has the long rounded edges in both directions that the Graston tools have

Versatile; can be used for other parts of the body like the back and foot

Thick and sturdy

Comes with a link to download a digital copy of a handbook

Cons:

Shatters easily

Too small if you’re planning to use it for full body; this tool is best for smaller and finer areas of the body like the face and neck

Value For Money?

This is a mid-priced item which could work well as part of a wider therapy regime. This is what I personally use. I’ve gifted this several times to friends and it’s always been a hit once I taught them how to use it.